Chemical Dependency Associate

Camden County College

DescriptionAbout this Learning Opportunity

This course establishes foundation competency and education for those who are interested in working as a Chemical Dependency Associate or who are looking to continue towards obtaining their CADC or LCADC. The CDA requires 54 of the 270 education hours needed for the LCADC or CADC. This course focuses on the following areas of development: initial interview process, biopsychosocial assessment, introduction to counseling, documentation, addiction recovery, ethical standards and legal aspects. Students who successfully complete this course will fulfill the curricular requirements for state certification as a Chemical Dependency Associate. Upon completion of this program, students must complete 1,500 hours of field experience and 25 hours of supervised experience. Placement assistance will be provided but is not guaranteed. Students will receive up to 5.4 CEU upon completion. Certification exam is NOT included.

Quick FactsDetails about this Learning Opportunity

Prerequisites:0Completion Time:4-11 weeksTotal Hours:
54 hours

CostDetailed cost breakdown of the Learning Opportunity

Total Cost$675
Tuition$675
Fees$0
Books & Materials$0
Supplies & Tools$0
Other$0

Location and Contact DetailsGeographic and contact information for this Learning Opportunity

Camden County College

200 College Drive
Continuing Education
Blackwood, NJ 08012

Kaina Hanna
Associate Dean
(856) 374-4955

www.camdencc.edu

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Support ServicesSupport services provided for the Learning Opportunity

Offers evening courses
Wheelchair accessible
Job placement assistance
Childcare assistance

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